I also want to add this washer has been very reliable for us and is running great like it had 19 years ago. I wouldn't be surprise if it last another 19 years with minor maintenance.
Rich, August 2011
My LAT9800AAW was manufactured in 1992.
You can check the date code on the 9th and 10 position in the serial number here.
http://www.electrical-forensics.com/MajorAppliances/MaytagDateCodes.html